Reviews & Testimonials For Philippa Dakin
Back to Trainer25th January 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa was knowledgeable, patient and attentive during our session. She addressed all issues I had concerned with my German Shepard, Jaffa. From barking, fence jumping and walking on the lead. I highly recommend her as Jaffa’s behaviour improved within minutes. She provided handy tips and booklets with everything I needed to continue training Jaffa for a better quality of life for both me and my dog.
Trainer note from Philippa
Both Talia and Jaffa are great students and focused throughout practicing the training. They are set for success. With lifetime support training support is only a call away. Well Done to the pack!
Both Talia and Jaffa are great students and focused throughout practicing the training. They are set for success. With lifetime support training support is only a call away. Well Done to the pack!
17th January 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Recall, Other
Philippa was amazing with helping Digby and me understand techniques on how to improve his behavior. The session was so valuable! Philippa answered every question that I had and also providing really useful examples and then helped me practice.
Not only did we work on the issues that I had requested but Philippa also identified other areas that would be useful for our family. 6stars!
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It was great to train with you and Digby a 7 year old English Staffi helping with recall, lead walking reactivity and more. Well done. Digby was a star participant.
It was great to train with you and Digby a 7 year old English Staffi helping with recall, lead walking reactivity and more. Well done. Digby was a star participant.
2nd January 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management
Thank you Philippa
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Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to train with you, and I look forward to the next training.
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to train with you, and I look forward to the next training.
19th December 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Phillipa was a great help with Bailey. We were impressed how quickly Bailey responded.
Trainer note from Philippa
It was lovely to train with you and see Bailey respond so well. Helping with jumping, front door management, boundaries and lead walking. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next time.
It was lovely to train with you and see Bailey respond so well. Helping with jumping, front door management, boundaries and lead walking. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next time.
8th November 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Philippa was wonderful - she took the time to understand our issues and the personalities of both dogs. She was not judgmental or negative at all, and tailored the training and instructions to how we wanted our dogs to behave within our home.
We have two dogs, and after the first session both were sound asleep because they’d definitely had a good mental workout! Our youngest (9 m/o puppy) has taken very well to the techniques Philippa showed us, and is already doing much better. Our older dog (2.5 y/o) has shown some improvement, but I’m looking forward to the follow-up session to understand what more we can do to stop the barking. I will note that our older dog was quite well behaved when Philippa was around, and the technique she showed us has been helpful somewhat, but will likely require more time and training to really see results.
I was most impressed with the fact that the techniques shown are part of an overall system that you can apply to a lot of different situations. You can see from the first session how getting your dogs to understand this communication style will apply across lots of different scenarios, and this has been very useful with our younger dog.
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for the review. Both dogs and their leaders did so well. Great to know they are both responding to the Bark Busters training. I look forward to supporting you as you continue to make progress and put the training into place.
Thank you for the review. Both dogs and their leaders did so well. Great to know they are both responding to the Bark Busters training. I look forward to supporting you as you continue to make progress and put the training into place.
21st October 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Philippa was great during our first session. Helped to make me feel reassured that my dogs concerns could be managed. I can’t wait to see Sydney’s progress
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Well done Taylor. It was great to see Sydney a miniature dachshund respond to the training. Helping with separation anxiety, jumping , lead walking and barking. Keep up the good training the Bark Busters way.
Well done Taylor. It was great to see Sydney a miniature dachshund respond to the training. Helping with separation anxiety, jumping , lead walking and barking. Keep up the good training the Bark Busters way.
10th October 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Philippa was very professional with her approach when listening to our concerns and explaining techniques. She made sure all our concerns were covered also treating Nellie and Lulu gently and with patience. Nellie and Lulu have responded unbelievably well, so well even the neighbors have commented how quiet it is. With still a little way to go we couldn't recommend Philippa from Bark Busters enough. Money well spent!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to welcome Lulu to the Bark Busters family and train with Nellie now 8 years again, with lifetime support. Helping with some sibling rivalry, barking and recall. Well done to everyone. Thank you for choosing Bark Busters and for the lovely review. So good to know the progress.
Great to welcome Lulu to the Bark Busters family and train with Nellie now 8 years again, with lifetime support. Helping with some sibling rivalry, barking and recall. Well done to everyone. Thank you for choosing Bark Busters and for the lovely review. So good to know the progress.
24th August 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Chewing, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting, Other
I enjoyed this first lesson! All the information was so helpful! My main issue was my dog getting out of our bed and sleeping in his crate. After this one session, my 13 week old puppy now sleeps happily in his crate without crying!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to train with you and your clever Dalmation x Dachshund puppy Spotty. Helping with recall, start of loose lead walking boundaries and crate training. Good to hear he is enjoying his own special place to rest and relax. Well done!
Great to train with you and your clever Dalmation x Dachshund puppy Spotty. Helping with recall, start of loose lead walking boundaries and crate training. Good to hear he is enjoying his own special place to rest and relax. Well done!
6th July 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
So far trining has been helpful, a way to go with boring when not present
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Thank you for your review. I look forward to continuing to work with you and Zeus and Jose to get solutions for the barking when not at home. Well done on the initial training session to establish leadership and communication and help Zeus learn to relax when you are out of sight.
Thank you for your review. I look forward to continuing to work with you and Zeus and Jose to get solutions for the barking when not at home. Well done on the initial training session to establish leadership and communication and help Zeus learn to relax when you are out of sight.
6th June 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Pulling, Recall, Other
Very informative 1st session ( 3 hrs ) with Phillipa, the way she explained communication techniques with dogs was fantastic, so basic but so effective. The change in Odin is just incredible.
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Excellent to see Odin a 7year old English Staffi respond so well. Helping with recall, loose lead walking and much more. He was a great student! I look forward to providing ongoing support.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Excellent to see Odin a 7year old English Staffi respond so well. Helping with recall, loose lead walking and much more. He was a great student! I look forward to providing ongoing support.
21st May 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Philippa had an immediate, impact upon Otto’s behaviour from the moment she walked through the gate. The simple techniques she demonstrated to manage controlling spaces and doorways, chewing, getting in and out of the car, to name a few, were amazing. I was able to achieve similar results when Philippa left. For the first time I did not have a puppy under my feet in the kitchen, nose in the fridge, dishwasher, cupboards etc and go in and out of doors first without being knocked out of the way. I’m looking forward to continued improvements, tips and support throughout Otto’s life.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to meet and help Otto a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Starting Bark Busters training as he grows and matures to help with many of his behaviours. Keep up the good consistent training and I look forward to the next time.
Great to meet and help Otto a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Starting Bark Busters training as he grows and matures to help with many of his behaviours. Keep up the good consistent training and I look forward to the next time.
20th April 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling
Thanks for all your excellent advice and the skills you have given us to help with our dogs. It's definitely a work in progress, but we feel that you have put us on the right path.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done. Great to help you, and Archie and Dixie the Kelpie crosses, and Pinto the terrier going forward on the right paws! Addressing barking, recall, general behaviour, reactivity and giving them confidence in their good kind leaders. I look forward to seeing the progress at the next training session.
Well done. Great to help you, and Archie and Dixie the Kelpie crosses, and Pinto the terrier going forward on the right paws! Addressing barking, recall, general behaviour, reactivity and giving them confidence in their good kind leaders. I look forward to seeing the progress at the next training session.